Volvo EX30 problems and known issues

By CarWhere Research · Updated

The most serious EX30 recall is 26V-103, covering 161 2025 EX30s whose high-voltage battery may short circuit and overheat; owners are told to charge to no more than 70 percent until repaired. A larger campaign, 26V-671, covers 9,930 2025–2026 EX30s whose head restraint cushion may detach in a crash.

CarWhere lists 3 documented EX30 issues, including 3 NHTSA safety recalls, each with affected years, powertrains, symptoms, pre-purchase checks and a source. Recall entries come from NHTSA's recall dataset on the DOT open-data portal, which may not list every campaign, so run the specific VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup.

EX30 generations at a glance

Volvo EX30 generations and the known issues listed for each
GenerationModel yearsIssues on this page
First generation2025–presentHigh-voltage battery may short circuit and overheat (recall 26V-103) · Head restraint cushion may detach in a crash (recall 26V-671) · Seat belt warning chime may not sound (recall 26V-136)

First generation EX30 problems (2025–present)

High-voltage battery may short circuit and overheat (recall 26V-103) (2025)

Safety recall
Generation:
First generation (2025–present) – 2025
Years:
2025
Powertrain:
Electric

Recall 26V-103 covers 161 2025 EX30s whose high-voltage battery may short circuit and overheat, raising the risk of fire. It replaces and expands recall 26V-001, which told owners of 40 cars to park outside. Owners are advised to limit charging to 70 percent until dealers inspect and replace battery modules as needed.

Symptoms

  • No specific warning; follow the owner letter and cap charging at 70 percent

Check before buying

  • Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
  • Ask whether battery modules were inspected or replaced

NHTSA recall: 26V103000 (2026-02) · 161 vehicles in the campaign

Sources: [1][2][3]

Head restraint cushion may detach in a crash (recall 26V-671) (2025–2026)

Safety recall
Generation:
First generation (2025–present) – 2025–2026
Years:
2025–2026
Powertrain:
All

Recall 26V-671 covers about 9,930 2025–2026 EX30 and 2026 EX30 Cross Country vehicles because the head restraint cushion may detach during a crash. Dealers apply adhesive to reinforce it; owner letters were expected November 30, 2026.

Symptoms

  • Loose head restraint cushion

Check before buying

  • Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
  • Ask for the Volvo dealer repair order showing the recall work

NHTSA recall: 26V671000 (2026-10) · 9,930 vehicles in the campaign

Sources: [4][3]

Seat belt warning chime may not sound (recall 26V-136) (2025–2026)

Safety recall
Generation:
First generation (2025–present) – 2025–2026
Years:
2025–2026
Powertrain:
All

Recall 26V-136 covers about 1,584 2025–2026 EX30 and 2026 EX30 Cross Country vehicles because the unbelted-occupant chime may not sound (FMVSS 208). Dealers replace terminals at the audio module connector.

Symptoms

  • No chime with an unbuckled seat belt

Check before buying

  • Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
  • Ask for the Volvo dealer repair order showing the recall work

NHTSA recall: 26V136000 (2026-03) · 1,584 vehicles in the campaign

Sources: [5][3]

Related EX30 research

This page explains specific mechanical issues and recalls. Which model years drew the most owner complaints relative to the rest of the model’s history is answered in the years-to-avoid research where CarWhere publishes it.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the Volvo EX30 have a battery recall?

Yes. Recall 26V-103 covers 161 2025 EX30s; it replaced 26V-001, which told owners of 40 cars to park outside. Dealers inspect and replace battery modules.

How many EX30 recalls are there?

Four NHTSA campaigns in the DOT dataset: 26V-001 (replaced by 26V-103), 26V-103, 26V-136 and 26V-671.

Is the EX30 Cross Country included?

2026 EX30 Cross Country models are included in the head restraint (26V-671) and seat belt chime (26V-136) recalls.

How do I check an EX30 for recalls?

Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm each remedy shows as complete.

Sources

Issue descriptions are CarWhere’s own summaries of the sources below. Repair costs are shown only where a source states them and vary by shop and region.

  1. NHTSA recall 26V-103: High Voltage Battery Fire Risk (DOT recall dataset record) — U.S. DOT / NHTSA (data.transportation.gov)
  2. NHTSA recall 26V-001: Park Outside - High Voltage Battery Fire Risk (DOT recall dataset record) — U.S. DOT / NHTSA (data.transportation.gov)
  3. DOT/NHTSA recall dataset (6axg-epim): all Volvo Car USA, LLC recalls — U.S. DOT / NHTSA (data.transportation.gov)
  4. NHTSA recall 26V-671: Head Restraint Cushion May Detach (DOT recall dataset record) — U.S. DOT / NHTSA (data.transportation.gov)
  5. NHTSA recall 26V-136: Seat Belt Warning System Malfunction/FMVSS 208 (DOT recall dataset record) — U.S. DOT / NHTSA (data.transportation.gov)

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